Bannon`s War Room
Episode 4399: Main Goal Of 'Trade War' Stopping The CCP
Apr 9, 2025
Guests Matt Boyle, National Political Editor for Breitbart News, and Todd Benzman, a former intelligence official, tackle the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China. They delve into China's tariff increases and the political fractures in the U.S. regarding trade policy. The discussion touches on military implications, the CCP's role in the fentanyl crisis, and how the U.S. can counter China's influence globally. Insights on geopolitical alliances, the pharmaceutical supply chain, and the complex border crisis round out their analysis of these critical economic and security challenges.
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Quick takeaways
- Proposed tariffs of up to 400% against China aim to combat intellectual property theft and trade imbalances affecting U.S. consumers.
- The stock market's negative reaction to proposed tariffs underscores concerns about the potential economic instability arising from a trade war.
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Tariff Escalation and Economic Warfare
Proposed tariffs of up to 400% against China are discussed as a response to intellectual property theft and unfair trading practices. The discussion highlights the urgency to address trade imbalances, noting that the U.S. remains a significant consumer of global goods, contributing 25% of the world's GDP. The idea is that these tariffs would pressure the Chinese government by threatening their economic stability, particularly as employment in China is tied to public perception of leadership. This strategy opens a dialogue on how the average American consumer might bear the brunt of rising prices resulting from such steep tariffs.
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